the FOOD Pyramid

Professor: Sandra Gamboa Arellano

Eating Right Every Day

You will learn about different categories of food.

The Food PyramidSix food categories

GRAINSVEGETABLE

SFRUITS OILS MILK

MEAT & BEANS

Activity: GrainsMake half of your grains whole

List a few examples of grains that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how much people should eat every day and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of grains.

List foods that you like from this food group.

VegetablesVary your veggies

List a few examples of vegetables that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how much people should eat every day and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of vegetables.

List foods that you like from this food group.

FruitsFocus on fruits

List a few examples of fruits that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how much people should eat every day and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of fruits.

List foods that you like from this food group.

OilsKnow your fats

List a few examples of oils and fats. Discuss how much people should eat daily and what

foods contain oils and fats. Together, research and discuss the health benefits

associated with the different kinds of oils and fats. List foods that you like from this food group.

MilkGet your calcium rich foods

List a few examples of milk products. Discuss how much people should eat daily and when

they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of

milk products. List foods that you like from this food group.

Meat and BeansGo lean on protein

List a few examples of meat and bean products that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how much people should eat daily and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of meat and beans.

List foods that you like from this food group.

Discretionary CaloriesExtras for luxury foods

Answer the following question:

What are discretionary calories?

Discuss how many discretionary calories people should eat every day.

Give examples of ways to use discretionary calories.

Physical ActivityStrive for 60 minutes or more per day

What is physical activity?

Discuss moderate vs. vigorous activity.

Eat Well and Stay Healthy!

How might each person eat more healthfully?

Conclusion

Summarize the health benefits of each food group.

You have to continue keeping a food diary.

Exercise for 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day.